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The Course of HonorVeronica patted her hand. "No. No; not the boy. I saw the boy too. A heartbreaker if ever I met one! He has been dangerously poorly—but will live, though he's a disgusting saffron color at the moment." "He seemed a tough little shoot. Is he yellow? I was terrified," Caenis worried, "that his liver might be damaged." "Yes. His father was fretting, but their doctor says he will recover. He looks strong. You will have to brace yourself: I found them buying an antique Greek vase painted with a whole ocean, including a hideous octopus—just your type of thing! The object will come by night on an oxcart, and you'll need to build a viewing gallery to hold it. It will have cost the child his life savings, though I dare say the loss will be replenished by discreet paternal hands—assuming Vespasian ever has any money.В .В .В . I mention it so you can have your smile of gracious pleasure ready." Caenis practiced her gracious smile. Her brain worked only slowly nowadays: "What bereavement?" Finally Veronica told her, still looking at the counterpane, "I believe, his wife ...» | Код для вставки книги в блог HTML
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